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Printing-matrix
Printing-Block
Woodblock

Object number

LDSAL2022.1.115

Production date

19th century

Material

wood
paper

Technique

Carving
Wood Engraving (Process)

Dimensions

height: 58mm
width: 59mm
depth: 26mm

Location

Burlington House -

References

Reference details

pp. 421-430

Reference (free text)

Thursday, January 31st, 1867, Proceedings of the Society of Antiquaries of London, Volume 3 (2nd series), 1867.

Reference association

illustrated

Reference note

Image printed on p. 422.
    Square wooden printing block showing:- Obverse: carved and engraved design depicting trilateral bronze spur found in Colchester, Essex; with a pointed shank and two curved heel bands. A section of the block has been cut away, to accommodate space for an image caption which can be seen in the original publication source. Ink residue remaining on surface. Reverse: printer's waste paper attached to surface.
    Digitised thanks to the kind donation of Mr John Owen FSA.